Denver Broncos at Los Angeles Chargers Point Spread Pick - Odds - Free ATS Prediction
Date:
October 22, 4:25 pm
Location:
StubHub Center
TV:
ESPN
Betting Odds
Point Spread:
Broncos -2
Total:
41.5
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Denver was upset 23-10 at home last week by the previously winless NY Giants. QB Trevor Siemian was 29-50 for 376 yards, a TD pass and 2 interceptions, one of which was returned 43 yards for a TD. He was sacked 4 times and replaced by QB Brock Osweiler late in the contest. WR Demaryius Thomas caught 10 passes for 133 yards. The running game was held in check, gaining only 46 yards on 17 attempts. The defense held the Giants to 118 passing yards and had 3 sacks but they allowed one of the worst rushing attacks in the league to rumble for 148 yards on 32 carries, a 4.6 ypc average.
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Los Angeles won their 2nd-straight game, 17-16 over reeling Oakland last Sunday courtesy of a 32-yard FG by Nick Novak on the final play of the game. QB Philip Rivers was 25-36 for 268 yards and a TD pass. He was sacked once and didn’t commit a TO. RB Melvin Gordon was the star for the offense, rushing for 83 yards and a TD and catching 9 passes for 67 yards and another TD. The defense held the Raiders to 165 passing yards, had a sack and picked off 2 passes. They did allow 109 rushing yards on 22 carries. LB Hayes Pullard III had 10 tackles and 1 of the interceptions.
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Last Matchup<br />
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<b>2017 – Week 1, Broncos 24-21</b>
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Broncos at Chargers Betting Trends to Consider<br />
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Denver is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 visits to the Chargers.
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The Broncos are 6-1 ATS in the first of back-to-back road games.
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San Diego is 2-10 ATS in their last 12 games as a home underdog.
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The Chargers are 2-10 ATS following back-to-back road games.
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Injury Report<br />
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<b>Broncos:</b> RT Menelik Watson was hurt in last week’s game and early reports are indicating that he has a serious calf injury. Back-up OL Billy Turner played OK as his replacement, but he suffered a hand injury late in the game and has been placed on IR. WR Emmanuel Sanders is out indefinitely with an ankle injury.
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<b>Chargers:</b> DT Corey Liuget left the Week 6 game in the third quarter, but the news out of the Chargers camp say that it is just tightness and at this point, they expect him to be good to go on Sunday. Back-up RB Branden Oliver may be able to return from a hamstring injury this week after being sidelined for the Raiders game.
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Public Money Consensus<br />
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The public is on the Broncos to turn it around this week with 63% of the bets being placed on the visitor. The total wagers in limited action has shown a slight edge to the over with 56% landing on that side of the O/U line.
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Denver Broncos at Los Angeles Chargers Free ATS Pick
The Broncos are beat up on their offensive line at the tackle position and I feel that the loss of WR Emmanuel Sanders is large on a team that doesn’t have a lot of weapons. The Giants proved last week that if you shut down the Denver ground attack you can force QB Trevor Siemian into making mistakes. The Chargers have won two straight games (both on the road) and return home where they are winless. Keep in mind though, that Los Angeles lost two of their games by two points and that their opponents Dolphins (3-2), Chiefs (5-1) and Eagles (5-1) are a combined 13-4 on the season.
Free Pick:
Take the Los Angeles Chargers +2
